CHEM 3739L 01: Physical Chemistry 1 Lab

CHEM 3739L - Physical Chemistry 1 Laboratory

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40764,

Credit hours: 1

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Instructor

Brian D. Leskiw

Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University
B.S., Chemistry, Niagara University

Professor

Email: bdleskiw@ysu.edu

Office: Ward Beecher Hall 5046

Office Phone: (330) 941 – 1562

Additional Contact Methods:
Blackboard message board.

Preferred Contact Method: Email preferred.

How to Refer to me:
Dr. Leskiw or Prof. Leskiw

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Course Description

3739L. Physical Chemistry 1 Laboratory. Quantitative thermodynamic and kinetic measurements of chemical systems. Prereq. or Coreq. CHEM 3739. 1 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Optional Experiments in Physical Chemistry, 6th ed C.W. Garland, J.W. Nibler, D.P. Shoemaker

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1 Conceptual Introduction to Experiments in Weeks 3-6.
Tue 9/8 Gas Thermometry
Tue 9/15 Heat Capacity Ratios for Gases
Tue 9/22 Heats of Combustion
Tue 9/29 Heats of Ionic Reaction
Tue 10/6
Tue 10/13 Conceptual Introduction to Experiments in Weeks 9-13.
Tue 10/20 Partial Molar Volume
Tue 10/27 Chemical Equilibria in Solution
Tue 11/3 Vapor Pressure of a Pure Liquid
Tue 11/10
Tue 11/17 Method of Initial Rates
Tue 11/24 Kinetics Research Paper
Tue 12/1 Kinetics Research Paper
Tue 12/8

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.